Apple is well on its way to making iPhones theft-proof

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By Ben LovejoySep 13, 2024, 7:40 am542 ptsTrending
Apple’s latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components. The move is likely to generate some controversy, as it introduces another barrier to DIY repairs using parts harvested from broken devices, but the company is also working on a solution to that…

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